The Song Called Trumpets a 6

Robert Parsons · c. 1535–1572 · English

For 6 violas da gamba

Level 3 · Upper intermediate — about ABRSM 6 · RCM 7, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: Viol consort
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Short piece
Length: About 2 min
Composed: —
Era: Baroque

Notes

Short six-part instrumental piece

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